Jerome “Buster” Larosa Carson was born on November 16, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to James “Jimmy” Holmes and Rosa Ann Carson. Buster attended grade school in Statesville and graduated from
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Kimberley Larius Sloan, a devoted educator, servant leader, and beloved family member, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2026. Born on May 19, 1957, to the proud parents Roy A.
Cody Constance Lyons Jr., 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 11, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1942, in Marfrance, W.Va.,
Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1950,
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Council also hears quarterly report from ABC Board chair BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept a proposal from U.S. Bank to finance the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized several students for their recent accomplishments during Monday’s board meeting. ‘I Voted’ Contest Winners The board recognized two winners of
Special to IFN Four members of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services team recently reached a significant professional milestone, graduating from the UNC Charlotte EMS Management Institute — one of the
Editor’s Note: Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith presented the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday, February 11, during a hearing exploring the causes of
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Statesville, will host a public unveiling of a Civil Rights marker honoring the 1960 Woolworth’s
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a plan to increase the district’s Prime Time summer camp rates. Under a two-year adjustment plan, summer camp rates
Ronald “Duck” Norman Wyatt, 60, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Everette Eugene Wyatt and Sandra
Sidney Earl Pestlin, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care of Statesville after an extended illness on February 12, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1952, in
Joyce M. Sharpe, 93, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born June 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of
Special to IFN Mooresville Town Manager Tracey Jerome on Friday announced the hiring of Kelly Strickland as assistant town manager for community services. Strickland, who was selected following a national
Former Troutman town manager and mayor died Wednesday BY DEBBIE PAGE Ron “Duck” Wyatt, who served as Troutman town manager for four years and previously served as the town’s mayor
Special to IFN A team of Pine Lake Prep students studying Computer Science recently placed second in the first ever statewide AI Solve-a-Thon. The Pine Lake team of Prakayth Shankar,
Special to IFN Due to renovations to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting room, the board’s meetings will be temporarily relocated to alternate facilities within the county. The following
John Calvin Rettburg, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Altoona, Pa., to the
Ruth Melchor Goodrum, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 16, 1951,
BY JEFF CORBETT An old married couple had four boys. The older three had red hair and light skin, the youngest had black hair and dark eyes. On his deathbed,
Lone student joins adults in protest of ICE actions across U.S. BY KARISSA MILLER Around 100 Statesville High School students planned to walk out of school around 1:50 p.m. on
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars to help families plan vacations and other activities. The board
Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will hold its annual Downtown Statesville Chocolate Stroll on Valentine’s Day, February 14. This fundraiser, at $10 per ticket, supports the work of Pharos Parenting
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will temporarily close to the public effective Tuesday, February 17, to allow staff to move into the site’s newly constructed 3,700 square-foot
In-home disability care is transforming how support is delivered to people with disabilities. Rather than relying on institutional settings or generic service packages, individualized in-home care is built around each
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Plaster cornice is a decorative moulding that runs along the junction where walls meet ceilings. It has been used for centuries in architecture, from grand historical estates to refined contemporary
The South Coast of New South Wales is one of Australia’s most appealing travel regions, offering a diverse mix of pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, lush hinterland, and relaxed coastal towns.
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